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US Department of Defense Annual Report: PLA Deploys 'Dong Feng-27' Missile with Range 5000-8000 km Threatening West Coast
According to the latest US Department of Defense annual report, China’s People's Liberation Army has deployed a new missile called 'Dong Feng-27'. This intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) claims...
German Newspaper: Western Countries Prepare Cyber Attacks on Russian Infrastructure
A German newspaper reports that several Western nations are preparing cyber attacks targeting Russia's critical infrastructure. The scope and timing of these potential operations are not specified but...
Trump Calls for $1.5 Trillion Military Spending by 2027 to Build 'Dream Army'
Former US President Donald Trump has proposed increasing the military budget to $1.5 trillion by 2027 to build what he terms a 'dream army'. The plan aims at enhancing national defense capabilities an...
Japan Sends Fighter Jets to Europe for First Time
Japan has made history by deploying combat aircraft to Europe for the first time as part of increased international military cooperation and presence projection....
The U.S. Navy Must Build the ‘Golden Fleet’
A proposal for the U.S. Navy suggests expanding its fleet by including frigates based on Coast Guard designs, unmanned corvettes with long-range weaponry, additional logistics ships, and other enhance...
Zelenskyy names Ukraine head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Kyrylo Bukovy, the current head of military intelligence (GUR), as his new Chief of Staff. This personnel move is seen as crucial to enhance coord...
China’s New Hypersonic Missile Plan to Make the U.S. Navy Obsolete at ‘Mach 5’
A leaked Pentagon report suggests that China's new hypersonic and anti-ship missiles could render U.S. aircraft carriers ineffective in the Western Pacific due to their speed and range. Weapons like t...
US Department of Defense: Beijing Deploys Ship-Killing Missile Capable of Hitting US Coast
The United States Department of Defense has reported that China has deployed a new ship-killing missile system capable of targeting the coastlines of the United States. This development is seen as an ...
Pentagon Claims China Plans To Have More Than A Thousand Warheads By 2030
The Pentagon has raised concerns over China's nuclear expansion, suggesting that Beijing plans to surpass the one-thousand warhead mark by the year 2030. This statement is seen as a significant shift ...
Report to Congress on Potential Implications of the National Defense Strategy
A 2025 Congressional Research Service report discusses how the U.S. National Security Strategy aims to adjust regional priorities during the second Trump administration. These changes could shift U.S....
Pentagon views US as increasingly vulnerable due to China's military power
The Pentagon has expressed increasing concern about the vulnerability of the United States in light of China's growing military capabilities and strategic ambitions....
Pentagon Designates China as Growing Threat
The Pentagon has identified China as an escalating security threat to U.S. interests and allies globally....
Pentagon: China deploys over 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles
The Pentagon has released information indicating that China has deployed more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), which represents a significant expansion of its strategic missile ca...
British Defence Intelligence Update Ukraine 20 December 2025
The latest update from British Defence Intelligence provides an analysis of ongoing military and strategic developments in Ukraine, focusing on defense capabilities, Russian activities along the borde...
Trump Orders Pentagon To Develop Plan For Greenland Seizure
According to media reports, President Trump has instructed the Department of Defense (Pentagon) to develop plans for seizing control over Greenland....
Pentagon Embraces Musk's Grok AI Chatbot Amid Global Outcry
The Pentagon has decided to integrate Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot into its operations, despite significant global concern over the potential implications of such technology in military contexts. This ...
Iranian Armed Forces Ready to Respond to US-Israeli Attack
Iran has stated that its armed forces are prepared to respond to any potential military attack from the United States and Israel. The announcement underscores Iran's defensive readiness in light of re...
Trump on NATO and Greenland Defense: US President's Statement - January 12, 2026
US President Donald Trump addressed concerns over NATO's commitment to the defense of Greenland during a press conference on January 12, 2026. He reiterated his belief that NATO members should contrib...
Germany Plans to Initiate NATO Mission in Greenland Proposal
Germany intends to propose the establishment of a new NATO mission in Greenland, aiming to enhance security and cooperation within the region....
Park Young-jun Column: Changes in US Defense Strategy and Tasks for Korea-US Alliance
This column discusses changes within the United States' defense strategy and their implications on the Korean-US alliance. It emphasizes new challenges faced by South Korea, including the evolving mil...
US President Trump: We Cannot Allow China or Russia to Invade Greenland
US President Donald Trump stated that his country cannot permit China or Russia to invade Greenland. This comment reflects ongoing concerns about geopolitical competition for strategic regions and res...
The Flaw in Trump's Logic for Acquiring Greenland
The article critiques former US President Donald Trump's consideration of purchasing Greenland from Denmark, questioning the strategic rationale behind such an endeavor and highlighting potential geop...
German Chancellor Says Western Military Presence in Ukraine Needs Russian Approval
The German Chancellor expressed that any increase or establishment of Western military presence in Ukraine must be agreed upon by Russia. This statement highlights the diplomatic complexities and the ...
How Should Europe Prepare for 2026?
The article discusses the increased threat from Eastern powers and waning support from Western allies for Europe in 2025, emphasizing the need for strategic preparation and positioning to address thes...
Zelenskyy Names New Chief of Staff
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Andriy Yermak as the new chief of staff. This decision follows a period where Kyiv sought to reorganize its national security and defense strategi...
NATO officers and generals of this level have never come to Ukraine before
The article highlights a visit by NATO officials and high-ranking military personnel to Ukraine, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of the delegation's seniority. The visit signifies a significant i...
Pistorius calls on army members! They must support efforts to expand it
General Pistorius has addressed soldiers, emphasizing the importance of supporting initiatives aimed at expanding and enhancing military capabilities....
China's Boastful Superior Weapons Claims Crumble In Real Combat Conditions
China's 'Justice Mission 2025' exercises concluded on December 29 and 30, 2025, marking the sixth large-scale military drill conducted around Taiwan since early 2022. This operation was a comprehensiv...
China: Pentagon announces new intercontinental missile
The United States Department of Defense has announced the development and potential deployment of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). This move is seen as part of ongoing strategic nuclea...
Europe’s time to shine in space? 2026 preview
Germany is rapidly developing its military space systems, potentially shifting European-wide priorities in space defense and technology....
Royal Navy 2029: First Sea Lord’s vision unveiled
General Sir Gwyn Jenkins KCB OBE ADC RM was appointed as the new First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff on May 15, 2025. As a Royal Marine and the first to serve in this role from a special force...
Russia Moves Nuclear-Capable Missiles Closer to Europe by Deploying Them in Belarus
Russia has recently moved nuclear-capable missiles closer to European borders by deploying them in Belarus, increasing tensions in the region....
Frontline report: Why the Czech Narwhal missile could become Ukraine’s secret weapon in 2026
The Czech Republic's Narwhal missile, featuring speed and long-range capabilities, is set for battlefield trials with Russian targets next year. The potential for this advanced weapon system to provid...
US Military Sets Up Master's Degree Program to Train Officers for AI Age Warfare
The United States military has established a master's degree program aimed at preparing its officer corps for the challenges of warfare in an era dominated by artificial intelligence and advanced tech...
Pentagon Report Highlights Cooperation Between China And Pakistan In Defence, Space
The Pentagon released its annual report on 'Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2025', detailing growing military and space cooperation between China and Pakist...
Beijing Accuses Pentagon of Deliberately Distorting China's Defense Strategy
The Chinese government has accused the U.S. Department of Defense of deliberately misinterpreting and distorting China’s defense strategy in its assessment reports. Beijing claims these assessments ha...
China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon's annual report on China's People’s Liberation Army describes the nation's recent military expansion as unprecedented and warns that this buildup is making the United States more vulnerab...
Pentagon Estimates China's Nuclear Warhead Stocks
The Pentagon has released an assessment of China's nuclear warhead stockpile, marking a significant shift in U.S. intelligence and defense community interest towards Chinese military capabilities. The...
Pentagon: China's Military Power Buildup Makes US Vulnerable
The Pentagon warns that China's increasing military capabilities and strategic initiatives pose significant challenges for the United States, potentially undermining American defense strategies and re...
Pentagon: United States Now Faces Direct Threats from China
The Pentagon asserts that the United States is increasingly vulnerable to direct threats posed by China, marking a significant shift in strategic outlook towards Beijing. This statement reflects conce...
NATO sets out layered security guarantees for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has outlined a three-tiered approach to provide long-term security assurances to Ukraine. The plan aims to prevent any future Russian aggression through the establish...
Pentagon Report Reveals Possibility of China Preparing Over 100 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
A Pentagon report has surfaced suggesting that China might be in the process of preparing over one hundred intercontinental ballistic missiles, a significant military move. This revelation highlights ...
China Nuclear Expansion Raises Arms Control Concerns as Pentagon Report Warns of Growing Military Ambitions
The recent report by the US Department of Defense highlights China's increasing military capabilities and nuclear expansion, which raises concerns about global arms control and stability....
PANG: France’s New Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Could Be a Navy 78,000 Ton Powerhouse
France has formally decided to construct a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération (PANG), set to replace the Charles de Gaulle upon its retirement in 2038. The init...
France to build new aircraft carrier — Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to construct a new aircraft carrier for France's navy as part of efforts to strengthen the country's maritime power projection....
Mark Rutte Posits That Russia and China Could Attack Simultaneously
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has suggested that there could be a simultaneous attack from both Russia and China in the future. He emphasized the need for vigilance against such coordinated threats,...
When things get serious: Rüttel evaluates NATO countries' youth readiness to take up arms
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer's assessment of young people across NATO member states regarding their willingness and preparedness to handle potential military scenarios has raised concerns. The ev...
“Three brigades are not enough for its defense”: Ukrainian expert reveals Russia’s next big target in 2026
Ukraine is advised by an unnamed expert that the country needs more forces than currently planned - specifically more than three brigades – to effectively defend itself from potential Russian aggressi...
Ensuring Domestic Chip Manufacturing Strengthens U.S. Defense
The U.S. Chips and Science Act has bolstered domestic semiconductor manufacturing and spurred national efforts towards technological self-reliance in the defense sector....
Ukraine’s Military Intel Let Us Drive Its Secret Combat Robot
For the first time ever, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) opened its secret ground-drone testing range to the Kyiv Post. The report details Ukraine's use of a combat robot designed for rec...
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